Ground beef recall expanded
The Kroger Co. -- which has Smith's stores in the Las Vegas Valley -- has expanded a June 25 recall of ground-beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The products sold at the Smith's stores were packaged on foam trays and wrapped in clear cellophane, with sell-by dates between May 21 and July 3. Additionally, 16-ounce packages of Private Selection Natural Ground Beef with sell-by dates between July 11 and July 21 are part of the recall.
"Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and discard or return the ground beef products for a refund," the USDA said in a press release.
E coli O157:H7 is potentially deadly and can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration and, in the most extreme cases, kidney failure. Young children, older people and those with weakened immune systems are particularly susceptible.
For more information, call the Kroger Consumer Hotline at (800) 632-6900, visit AskKaren.gov or call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at (888) 674-6854.
